Tunnel · People's Republic of China
How much did Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge cost to build?
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is the 55 km bridge, tunnel and artificial island sea crossing across the Pearl River estuary linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao, with the main section including an undersea immersed tunnel, begun on 15 December 2009 and opened to traffic at 9 a.m. on 24 October 2018 after 15 years from planning. Our China Story says it took 15 years with a total investment of 126.9 billion yuan, and the Macao News reported in January 2018 a latest estimate of 120 billion yuan for the whole 55 km bridge, including 48 billion for the principal section.
Reported project cost
CNY 126.9 billion
Approximately $19.18 billion
Cost basis: 2018
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- Total lengthOur China Story
- 55 km
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